21 Apr 1937
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1937
Page
1
Madrid endures a fierce insurgent bombardment that began before dawn and intensified through the afternoon. Casualties mounted with at least 100 killed or wounded so far in ten days of attack as heavy shells and anti-aircraft fire raked the capital.
The Chamber of Commerce calls Monroe and West Monroe residents and Ouachita parish to join the campaign. It urges complete cooperation of all industries to strengthen the community and boost state prosperity through a larger membership.
Monroe officials consider delaying opening day. mayor urges citizens to attend the Monrose versus Vicksburg Cotton States league game Friday afternoon and asks merchants to close shops. Invitations go to mayors in the fifth district as guests of Monrose manager R W Burnett.
A 19 year old, Spencer W. Kirkland, was detained on extortion charges after a written threat to kill a physician’s wife and family and to dynamite his home unless $2,500 was paid. Sheriff J R Devitt identified the suspect, whose father is a prominent apple exporter, living near Dr Henry G Watters.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday in Louisiana with fresh westerly winds along the coast. Arkansas reports partly cloudy skies, cooler east portion tonight, Thursday fair and warmer in the north and central portion.
President Roosevelt will leave Washington by late Tuesday on a coastal fishing trip aboard the Potomac after visiting Biloxi and Gulfport. He heads for New Orleans for lunch April 29 before tarpon fishing off the Texas coast and a possible stop at the San Jacinto battlefield.
Washington April 21 A government survey shows the United States allocates a smaller share of its income to national defense than most major powers among 24 armed states Hungary spends even less on arms President Roosevelt noted in his budget message that armaments races threaten bankruptcy yet distinguished offensive from defensive arming during a press conference he urged economy in government spending.
Sheriff and district attorney say Melvin Vidrine is suspected of killing his common law wife Frozina Vizinel in Easton Louisiana. Neighbors reported her disappearance April 10. the body showed two bullet wounds. A grand jury session was summoned to probe the case.
The Chamber of Commerce of Monroe and West Monroe launches a membership drive to enlist every business and professional in the two cities. General chairman Alston Prophit stresses united effort to strengthen the chamber as an aid to the communities.
Fragmentary text describes a contentious marriage topic near Madisonville and Sneedville with references to Homer Pet and Charlie Johns, 22, involving a law setting a minimum age of 16. Details are unclear but indicate a local political dispute over age requirements.
Wilmington voters chose Thomas Edward Cooper a 49 year old former banker as mayor over 12 year incumbent Walter H Blair in a nonpartisan primary. Cooper led 3208 votes to 2112 with an unopposed May 4 election to follow. Cooper rose from bank clerk to head of Commercial National Bank at 27.
A Nashville man, who escaped from a Tennessee penitentiary 29 years ago and served only a few months, seeks a gubernatorial pardon. The pardon board, noting a prior conviction for larceny in 1908, recommended consideration by Governor Gordon. Friends petitioned on his behalf, and the man now lives under an undisclosed alias.
New Orleans April 21 report states Captain Albert C Prados aged 51, longtime city police figure, was killed in an attack last night. His wife Mrs Bertha Prados and daughter Ivan Garnes are mentioned as survivors. The incident details remain unclear in the fragment.
Clark Gable faced questions about paternity as defense lawyers sought him as a witness. The star’s testimony followed a dramatic moment in which he denied fathering an illegitimate child. Indictments against Violet Wells Norton and others allege mail fraud and conspiracy connected to the case.
Atlanta, April 21. S J Scarborough, lifelong escapee from Georgia chain gangs, reports six escapes in 12 years. His latest breakout occurred April 3 after return from Indiana. He sought transfer to Lowndes county camp for better family visits, but local authorities refused citing past escape. He favors Colquitt or Thomas county camps. the commission will consider his appeal.
Madrid faced its tenth day of intense insurgent bombardment with over 200 shells exploding before 5 am. The population, scarred by months of siege, endured the attack as Dutch officials aboard the Andra reportedly were executed after gunmen boarded and sank the vessel. Spanish government forces advanced toward the Teruel Zaragoza highway after driving insurgents from Celada.
Secretary Perkins' capital labor conference signals a planned business drive to restrict unions and shield employers under the Wagner act. Reported confidential recommendations to boost labor responsibilities also surfaced from business groups including the National Manufacturers Association and the U S Chamber of Commerce as they meet in New York and Washington.
District Judge James D. Womack ruled against oil companies denying a two percent deduction for wastage and evaporation in paying several taxes. The ruling upheld a $142,915.02 tax bill against Standard Oil, requiring the purchasing company to pay the tax. appeal to the state supreme court is planned with return date May 4.
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